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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.34, 6,004.86 and 2,361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.34, 6,004.86 and 2,361.90 is: 3,259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.34 : 6,004.86 = 2,361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.34/6,004.86 = 2,361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.34x = 6,004.86 × 2,361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.34x = 14,182,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182,857.92/4,351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.42

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